AJ’s First Birthday

Yesterday we celebrated AJ’s first birthday at Becca’s parents house. Great Grandpa Wood was there for a couple of hours with Beth and I before he had to leave for Cassidy’s recital. Cori showed up later after taking lunch to Justin while he was working. Many of Becca’s family and friends came to the party. After eating we sang happy birthday to AJ and he enjoyed eating some of his cake. Then he took a short power nap and was ready to go the rest of the evening. We played cards and had one ear listening to the radio as the Detroit Redwings won the first game of the Stanley Cup Final.

AJ Spending the Night

Last night Beth picked up AJ after work to spend the night with us. John’s home and this gives Becca & him some quiet time together. He is almost ready to start crawling. He’ll get up on all four and start moving forward. Just a little bit more strength and he’ll be mobile. Right now he does a lot of rolling to get places. Also, he has his first tooth. So now you have to be careful when he grabs your finger and sticks it in his mouth. We are stuck in a deep freeze. Today’s high only around 11 degrees and tomorrow only 9 degrees with the night time temperatures below zero. These temperatures should stick around until the weekend before it gets closer to the normal for this time of the year. I even had a big surprise last night when I got home. Our drive way, side walks and deck were completely shoveled after the previous night’s snow. Cori’s boyfriend Justin came over and shoveled for us. I really appreciate this since I didn’t have to go out and do it after getting home from work. Thanks Justin!

Becca and AJ Visit

Becca and AJ stopped by a few days ago for a visit before their trip out of town. They are heading to North Carolina to visit Becca’s aunt. They will be back before Thanksgiving. John should be home before Thanksgiving if all goes well on the road. Check out the lastest photos by clicking on the family photos link on the right.

AJ Spent the Night

John came home on Wednesday after 3 long weeks out on the road. So on Friday night we watched AJ all night so John and Becca could have some free time together. He is really growing more and his neck muscles are getting stronger. He sure was interested in our ceiling fans in the living room. Grandma Beth enjoyed this time getting AJ to laugh and talk back to her. Not sure what he was saying but he had a lot to say.

 

Becca and John came on Saturday afternoon and picked him up. Then a few hours later John was back on the road. The life of a truck driver, home for a few days and gone for weeks.

Another visit from Becca and AJ

A couple of nights ago we had another visit from Becca and AJ. Boy, our grandson is really growing. He is starting to smile and getting alert about his surroundings. You can see him look when his mother enters the room. His eyes light up everytime Becca speaks. It is enjoyable and beautiful to watch them interact with each other. John is missing out on a beautiful time of AJ’s life. That is the life of a truck driver, out on the road for weeks at a time. He is getting ready to start a 1.5 week vacation to relax and be with his family. This will be a good time for the 3 of them. Here’s a picture of AJ with a big smile. Click on the family photos link to see more pictures of their visit.

Becca and AJ Visit

Thursday night Becca and AJ came over for a visit. Grandma Beth was so excited and she couldn’t keep her hands off AJ. I had to fight just to hold him for a few minutes. There are more pictures in the family photo link.

Babysitting AJ

Yesterday we watched AJ for about 5 hours. John and Becca took care of some business, went grocery shopping and then out to dinner. AJ was very good. Grandma bathed him after he filled his diaper and afterwards he fell asleep. He slept in the cradle which great grandpa Withers built for John and Cori. He sure looked comfortable in it and it brought back memories when John and Cori were infants. Check out the family photos to see all the pictures. Also, pictures with AJ, Becca and John.

Andrew James is home now

On Friday, May 30, Andrew James and Becca left the hospital and went home. They are resting and mother is not getting a lot of sleep. Daddy is getting anxious to see him but still not able to get his trucking company to let him come home for a few days.

New grandparents on May 28

We have been blessed with our first grandson Andrew James born on 5/28/08 at 1558. Our son John, the father has not seen him yet because he’s a truck driver and not able to get home. Click on photos to see more pictures of AJ.